Events, activities and updates over the festive period.
Every 3 weeks on a Monday
Get help finding out about your family history.
First Friday of the month
Build your own Lego creations in our sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds and their parents or carers.
Every Monday
Informative drop-in session for care leavers about education, finance, training, employment and accommodation.
Every Tuesday
Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home. All materials, envelopes and instruction provided.
Come and join our small, friendly Games Club. Board games to suit everyone or bring your own.
First and third Saturday of the month
A group for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.
2nd Monday of every month
Informal and relaxed reading group. Discuss and recommend your favourite authors or discover new books you've never thought of trying.
Every Thursday
Get together for breakfast with other local armed forces veterans. Breakfast costs just £3.
Join one of our coffee afternoons for good conversation and a chance to discuss and browse the newest library books.
Every Saturday
Drop-in sessions for children 9-11 years old to learn how to code using Scratch.
Fortnightly on a Saturday
Story and craft sessions aimed at children of any age and their families.
Our themed Lego Club is aimed at children between the ages of 5-12 years. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.
Every other Monday during term time
Learn basic programming, local thinking and problem solving in our FREE classes.
Mondays during term time
Drop in for help with English, Maths, French and more.
Thursdays during term time
Various dates depending on your tour
Find out details of our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall. There's lots of different options to choose from.
Fortnightly on a Monday
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid knitter, bring along your wool and your needles and enjoy a cup of tea with our lovely knitting group.
Third Monday of the month
Calling all Lego fans aged 5-12 years old!! Come along to Lego Club at Alkrington Library.
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble? Then come along to Scrabble mornings at Alkrington Library.
Turbo Tots is a fun health and wellbeing activity for children aged 0-3 and their parents or carers.
Music, movement and fitness fun for children's development. For children aged 0-3.
Come along to our family history helpdesk to get FREE help tracing your family tree.
Last Thursday of each month
A reading circle for people over 50 who love to read. Come and meet new friends for a chat and a brew.
2nd and 4th Monday of every month
Creative writers are welcome to join us to discuss and practice the arts of poetry and prose.
Every 4 weeks on a Tuesday
Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.
Every 4 weeks on a Friday
Every other Saturday
For children aged 7-11. Sessions are FREE to attend, so pop in and have a go at coding.
Every Friday during term time
FREE, volunteer-led children’s sessions with the aim of encouraging reading, writing and communication skills in a fun and family friendly way.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Rochdale’s historic old town, offering fascinating insights into the town’s colourful history.
Next Steps Digital is our new IT group aimed at learners who have completed the Learn My Way programme and are ready to take the next steps in digital technology.
Every Monday during term time
Join us for story time for under 5s. Activities include singing, rhyming, stories and crafts.
Every month on a Saturday
Every month on a Saturday, young persons reading group designed to help children to discover new books and authors.
Join us on our new photography group that is aimed at everyone from absolute beginners to more experienced people with an interest in photography.
03 December 2018 - 01 January 2019
Join us for lots of events held at different venues across the borough.
2nd Saturday of every month
Come along to our Code Club for 7-11 year olds to learn how to code.
Every 4 weeks on a Thursday
22 February 2019 - 23 February 2019
Pure gin delight, featuring 120 listed gins, plus a selection of new and local gins to enhance your experience. Accompanied by live entertainment.
An exciting year of amazing events in Rochdale from March 2018.
Rochdale 2018 events calendar video (opens in a new window)
Find out what you need to know when planning an event.
You can request to raise a flag from a number of locations across the borough.